Steel Double Entry Doors

Steel Double Entry Doors - It's something to be labeled based on your results. It's yet another matter to succumb to that label as easily as A.J. Burnett did this weekend. His behavior on Saturday was a clear indicator that not only does he toss with all-or-nothing results, however he also tosses with an all-or-nothing mentality.

Instead of seeing this weekend as a chance to prove he can scrape and claw to maintain his team in a match despite a poor beginning, Burnett let his emotions get the top of him. This weekend it became evident that Burnett does not have the focus or want to toss in grind-it-out circumstances. This indicates that he feels if he doesn't have a stone going by the second inning, what is the point? Why even bother? The match is a lost cause.

At 33, Burnett should also understand some other things. He should understand that most great sportsmen rise to challenges and bear down when things get tough. He should understand that it is the job to provide his team a chance to win each time he takes the mound of every starting pitcher. He doesn't have to command in every trip. Sometimes his task will be to maintain the match close. Sometimes his task will be to maintain his own offense.

Most of all, it is a starting pitcher's job to provide attempt every time he is called on to toss. This doesn't just mean physical effort. Mental effort is meant by this. Like Burnett did on Saturday should you give up an early lead, suck it up and give your team an opportunity to come back. Don't let your machinists get slack as a result of lost focus and concentration. And definitely, do not lose control of your emotions.